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UNCOVERED: 23 | History Defined

Who will take England's penalties? Three Lions' best options for World Cup shootout revealed

Harry Kane is a certainty - but who else would answer Thomas Tuchel’s call?

Evening Standard

Thomas Tuchel gives verdict on England injury crisis ahead of DR Congo clash

Both Reece James and Jarell Quansah trained away from the group on the eve of the round of 32 fixture

The Independent UK

Copa Independent | England’s tricky DR Congo test – and why World Cup’s new order are stunning European giants

On the latest episode of Copa Independent, Kieran Jackson in Santa Clara and Miguel Delaney in Atlanta preview England’s last-32 clash against DR Congo – a team that should not be underestimated. Which way will Thomas Tuchel go with his wingers and full-backs? What and who do the Three Lions…

The Independent UK

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Thomas Tuchel reveals England’s penalty shootout strategy at World Cup

Tuchel believes England are well prepared should a shootout be required in North America

The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel forced into England gamble to keep World Cup dream alive

A problem of the head coach’s own making has made life more difficult for his squad

Evening Standard

Why DR Congo will be no pushovers as World Cup finally gets serious for England

Thomas Tuchel is relishing the ‘pressure’ that comes with the knockout stages of the World Cup but the England manager is wary of the threat DR Congo pose

The Independent UK

England v DR Congo: What time is kick off for World Cup knockout match?

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Mexico v England LIVE: Fears Miami heat ‘will feel like 44C’ for Norway clash after Three Lions survive Azteca epic

England dramatically set up a quarter-final clash with Norway after edging Mexico 3-2 in an Azteca epic overnight on Sunday

The Independent UK

How to watch England vs DR Congo: TV channel, start time and how to stream World Cup last-32 clash online

Everything you need to know ahead of the clash

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Every England player’s penalty record

England are through to the round of 32, so captain Harry Kane might not be the only player required to take a penalty. Here’s every England player’s penalty record

FourFourTwo

Thomas Tuchel reveals Dortmund lesson that is aiding England at World Cup

Three Lions boss is drawing on his extensive managerial experience ahead of facing DR Congo

Evening Standard

‘There are holes in England’: DR Congo ready to produce World Cup shock

Former DRC defender Gabriel Zakuani is better placed than most to have a view on Wednesday’s game, and feels it won’t be as straightforward as some think

The Guardian - UK

DR Congo manager’s tactics may provide tougher challenge for England than Opta stats suggest

Despite the chances of victory in normal time being 73.9%, Sébastien Desabre has changed his approach for stronger teams such as England

The Guardian - UK

‘Don’t start to doubt’: Tuchel warns England to be patient against defensive DR Congo

Thomas Tuchel has warned that England will reach the glamorous part of the World Cup only if they remember not to panic when they face the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the last 32

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England and Tuchel prepare to go deep but know ignominy may lie in wait if they fail

The shadow of Iceland 2016 is all the warning England should need not to take for granted a winnable-looking first knockout game of the tournament

Sports Illustrated

England vs. DR Congo—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Three Lions have already come unstuck against African opposition at this summer’s tournament.

Evening Standard

Thomas Tuchel issues Reece James and Jarrell Quansah injury updates ahead of England vs DR Congo

Defensive pair have left Tuchel lacking fit right-backs

The Independent UK

How Jude Bellingham became England’s very un-English superstar

WORLD CUP 2026: With parallels to Michael Jordan and an ‘attitude’ more recognisable in American athletes, Bellingham is carving his own path as a Black football superstar and England must learn to adapt, writes Miguel Delaney

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Tino Livramento undergoes surgery after heartbreaking World Cup withdrawal

Newcastle United and England full-back Livramento was replaced by Trevoh Chalobah in the Three Lions squad

Evening Standard

Declan Rice makes England penalty shootout admission ahead of first knockout tie

Arsenal star says he is not afraid of taking a spot-kick - and neither are his England team-mates

The Guardian - UK

‘We need to be ready for everything’: Declan Rice on DR Congo, advice for Anderson and penalties

The England midfielder’s experience with Arsenal last season taught him the need to be patient against teams unwilling to attack, he tells David Hytner

The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel facing DR Congo selection crisis as two England stars miss training

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The Independent UK

Reece James and Jarell Quansah miss England training on eve of DR Congo World Cup clash

Thomas Tuchel has limited options at right-back for Wednesday’s clash with DR Congo

Sports Illustrated

England’s Weakness Exposed by Injury—Here’s What Thomas Tuchel Should Do

The Three Lions are facing somewhat of an injury crisis in defense.

The Independent UK

Winger woes and handling World Cup knockout pressure: Five key talking points ahead of England v DR Congo

England will look to navigate the first knockout round when they face DR Congo on Wednesday

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